Homework #9: Saving the Mountain Lion Day 1

Which characteristic is unique to mammals?

• They lay eggs

• They have feathers

• They nurse their young with milk

• They have scales

Which of the following best describes amphibians?

• They live only in water their entire lives

• They have a two-stage life cycle, starting in water and often moving to land

• They breathe through lungs from birth

• They are warm-blooded and have fur

In which boroughs have red foxes been spotted?

• Do not choose

• Staten Island, Bronx, and Queens

• Do not choose

• Do not choose

Why was it surprising to find a mountain lion in Connecticut?

• Mountain lions are not native to the United States

• They had been eliminated from the northeast decades ago

• They cannot survive in cold climates

• They only live in forests, not suburban areas

What kind of evidence confirmed the mountain lion sighting?

• Claims from eyewitnesses

• Scientists’ predictions

• Paw prints, droppings, and photographs

• A newspaper article

What relationship is between human population growth and mountain lion range?

• As human populations increase, the mountain lion’s range increases

• As human populations decrease, the mountain lion’s range decreases

• As human populations increase, the mountain lion’s range decreases

• There is no relationship between human populations and mountain lion habitats

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What does the red color represent on the mountain lion map?

• Areas where mountain lions are extinct

• Areas where mountain lions are currently found

• Areas where mountain lions are migrating to

• Areas where mountain lions are endangered

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What does the northern range limit of the mountain lion represent?

• The coldest region where mountain lions can survive

• The farthest north mountain lions were historically found

• The total area mountain lions have traveled in the last decade

• The maximum elevation where mountain lions live

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What has happened to the population of mountain lions over time?

• Their population has remained the same

• Their population has increased due to more forested areas

• Their population has decreased as human expansion has reduced their habitat

• Their population has not changed due to strict laws protecting them

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Why is amino acid sequence data useful when studying the relationship between organisms?

• It helps scientists identify common ancestors based on genetic similarities

• It shows how fast an animal can adapt to a new environment

• It only applies to animals living in the same region

• It determines which species are the most intelligent

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